Constantine Dynasty: Eight Roman Bronze Coins Boxed Collection

The Story: The Constantinian dynasty ruled from the rise of Diocletian in 285 to the death of Julian the Apostate in 364. Constantine I “The Great”, was one of the most (if not the most) influential of the Roman emperors, and his actions and deeds are still affecting people to this day. Constantine began the Roman Empire's unofficial sponsorship of Christianity, which was a major factor in the faith's spread. His reputation as the "first Christian Emperor" gained ground in the succeeding generations.  His influence on Christian history arose out of conflict. Constantine I was inspired by a vision of a Christian symbol on the eve of battle at Milvian Bridge outside Rome in 312 AD, where he defeated a persistent usurper.  Constantine I the Great associated the Christian symbol with the victory which led him to issue the Edict of Milan in 313 AD. The edict stated that Christians should be allowed to follow the faith of their choosing. Christianity and other religions were thereafter toler